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But no one is disputing that, Lacey is an hypocritical narcissist, I don't know why you are so combative about it.
Maybe the prof has been too good in creating a compelling story and made emotions run high
I can only say that I am glad that our judicial system understood and implemented the concept of extenuating circumstances, Lacey does apply for some, she is a VERY damaged person who made, as you correctly stated, a great number of wrong choices, the worst among all would be the one to abandon MC.
If you check the thread, no one or almost no one is creating justifications for her, and those who do definitely can do so because her actions did not touch their personal life (with this being a fictional tale and all).
In fact, most people find the concept of forgiveness as a tall tale in this story, as it would be a total lack of self respect by MC, but acceptance and understanding are on the table.
I feel you are also missing the point of Lacey trying to be accountable of her actions, old and new, which should be taken into consideration while drafting her ccharacter profile.
As for MC...he is a deeply damaged person too, granted, I absolutely despise how he's been written, in fact he is just a step under Mia in my book.
But he is a selfless and altruistic victim, and going too hard on him without considering his circumstances is a bit dense on our part.
My main gripe is how he is written as a strong protector while actually being the complete opposite, putting Lacey in danger simply because he either doesn't act, is not sincere OR puts the needs of others above hers (looking at you Isaac).
That said, I understand your frustration, but if you let that pass for a moment and try to read between the lines you will find much more nuance and enjoyment of this novel.
Lets see what act 3 brings to the table, I am waiting to see if we will get more clarity on Lacey's past, which is riddled with half truths and her painting herself as the victim, hopefully her character arc will make her better in that regard and maybe MC will start being a stronger lead.
Remember we still don't know what plot MC has in the no fun route, the dialogue was not particurlarly well meaning and hopefully it would not become a cuck route (which makes MC lose GG points btw).
But now you made me curious, what are your thoughts about the rest of the cast?
I've always said NTR is fun.
Which is a crime against humanity Lacey needs some implants asap, plus I know breast enhancements should be gradual, but this is a VN and Jamie deserved some G cups pronto.
I am extremely glad the novel does not touch or will not devolve in the sexual inadequacy fetish slop you just prompted
I am not interested in a kink serving story though. My interest in NTR (or more specifically Neotrare) is the love to loss to resolution story, similar to the traditional fallen hero and recovery stories.
I totally agree with you. I also don't perceive characters so negatively as most of people here. May be I'm not so experienced in human behavior or may be I'm just a "softy" as you call it. But for me all explanations about MC, Lacey's and Mia behaviour seems pretty believable. I event googled for Ketamine and consequences of its abuse just to make sure. Sometimes it looks a little bit stretched, but not so much that I would not believe it.
Honestly I don't think Lacey need any visual enhancements. Jamie and this other asian girl (forgot the name) could use it, but Lacey is perfectly fine. But I just don't like those overblown bimbos to much. I like more the "slut" part of this path, not the "bimbo".
Just my 2 cents: NTR may be fun for you (so, fine; you do you) but not so much for some of us.
The story makes you angry. At the same time it makes me sad. I had a depression for almost two weeks after I finished it for the first time. This is a difference in perception of the same story by different people. But the main thing that makes this story really great is that it does not leave anyone indifferent. It hits with emotions (although different for different readers) really hard.
I won't disagree that the story evokes an emotional response from the reader, I simply have a hard time seeing how I will walk away from the end of this feeling fulfilled somehow. I've read a lot of positive well-reasoned reviews so I keep telling myself it will be worth it but wow... ...just not seeing how we get from where we are to an acceptable place. We'll see, I suppose.
Understandable, but what keeps me at least interested is the MC being somewhat in a founding position of validity not simply in his victim of the incidents, but in his basic character in responding to it. If that is removed (I have some issues with him as many have mentioned as well and it is causing me to wane), I will have a problem. As I mentioned, I can't stand the NTR the poster you responded to is mentioning. In my opinion, its kink crap serving kink goals, not any real story relevance or meaning.
The characters display an obvious exaggerate behaviour.
I agree this is a story about the MC; everyone else is of lesser interest to me. There can be no story without the MC.
Overall, I believe you and I are in violent agreement.
That would be ideal, and certainly the professor could eventually add a means to achieve this (ie my guess is the GG points getting to zero might lead to that in some form), but over all... the story is about the MC dealing with this and we have a reasonable means as to why (his abuse and connection to Lacey) which is what this is all about.
You're not wrong.What you seem to need, what I also like in an Netorare story, is the revenge endings.
This story I am less with you simply because of what it is trying to explore in terms of a betrayal storyline.
My favorite Netorare stories though are the ones where the MC is competent, caring, and level headed... the FC falls astray, turns evil (ie beings to disrespect the MC in her corruption) and the MC plots a revenge on the FC/Antagnoist that is clever and devious leaving them in utter shambles which is just for their deeds.
So I am with you on that aspect of expectations, it is just this story has a different approach and didn't walk into the MCs betrayal in a way that is easily "excused" as "Evil woman deserves the noose". There are circumstances here that at least of for "Lacey" can be "reasoned".
I only loosly mention acceptance of a Mia redemption as a matter of argument. Honestly, that bitch is cold and evil to the core. Nothing less than swinging from the gallows in terms of consequences are good enough for her IMO, but... I was being "rational and reasonable" from a forgiveness position.
